alae
The Latin word for "wings" is alae.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form alae can also be the genitive singular, meaning 'of the wing'.
Did you know?
- In anatomy, the word ala is used to describe the 'ala of the nose', the fleshy side parts of the nostrils. This means you can use the same word for a bird's wing and a part of your face.
- In Roman military history, the alae were the cavalry units positioned on the flanks of the legion, acting as the 'wings' of the army to prevent flanking maneuvers.
- In certain classical texts, the phrase alae mentis is used to describe the 'wings of the mind', representing the flight of thought or imagination.
Examples in context
- Ubi alae meae sunt?Where are my wings?This sentence is useful for asking about the location of one's own wings.Tatoeba #1189894 by alexmarcelo, translation #477366 by BlueLagoon
- Omnibus avibus alae sunt.All birds have wings.This sentence shows that all birds possess wings.Tatoeba #9069478 by soridsolid, translation #5325749 by Hybrid
- Angelis duae alae, daemonio una cauda.Angels have two wings, the Devil has a tail.This sentence contrasts the wings of an angel with the tail of a devil.Tatoeba #4184217 by alexmarcelo, translation #4182891 by AqQoyriq_1
- Aquila alis suis altissime volat.The eagle flies very high with its wings.
- Amor alis supplicium volandi infligit.Love inflicts the punishment of flying with wings.
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Example conversation
Aurelia and Marcus are looking at a statue of a bird.
- AureliaVide has alas magnas!Look at these large wings!
- MarcusIta, alae sunt pulchrae.Yes, the wings are beautiful.
- AureliaQuid est color alae?What is the color of the wing?
- MarcusAlae sunt albae, Aurelia.The wings are white, Aurelia.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
